NFL Week 18 picks in opposition to the unfold

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBS

Line: Titans -10.5 | Whole: 43

The group this week formally designated Derrick Henry to return from surgical procedure to restore a foot damage that has been retaining him away since late October. Tennessee’s offense has now regrouped as recipient AJ Brown is wholesome and D’Onta Foreman, who rushed 132 yards final week, can be capable of present beginning caliber manufacturing.

The Texans (4-12) shocked the Chargers final week, however Houston is unlikely to say a win in opposition to the Titans (11-5), who wish to bury it prematurely with the AFC’s # 1 – and one Goodbye week – on the road. Select: Titans -10.5

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS

Line: Bengal -2 | Whole: 42.5

Joe Burrow informed reporters on Wednesday that he will not be enjoying on Sunday to relaxation earlier than the playoffs and it is unclear if many different Bengals (10-6) starters will too. Baker Mayfield should endure shoulder surgical procedure whereas the Browns (7-9) proceed to limp in the direction of the exit.

The unfold acknowledges the doable lineup holes, however Cleveland has been raided within the final two video games and it is onerous to wager on a group that’s already this checked out. The Cincinnati backups ought to win. Select: Bengal -2

Inexperienced Bay Packers with the Detroit Lions, 1 p.m., fox

Line: Packer -2.5 | Whole: 42.5

The Packers (13-3), who’ve already secured the highest setting of the NFC and a playoff bye within the first spherical, will let their starters relaxation, leading to a small unfold in opposition to the in any other case defeated Lions (2-13- 1) leads. Coach Matt LaFleur mentioned Inexperienced Bay will method the season finale “like another sport,” whatever the danger of damage in a meaningless sport. Strategy this assertion with skepticism, however wager on the Packers with their eyes closed. Select: Packer -2.5

Jets at Buffalo Payments, 4:25 p.m., CBS

Row: invoices -16.5 | Whole: 43

The Jets (4-12) narrowly misplaced to the Tremendous Bowl defending champions Tampa Bay final week and have proven that they’ve constructing blocks for the franchise’s growth. None of that issues to the Payments (10-6), who need to win to win the AFC East and safe a house sport. You’ll be able to blow out the Jets, however that is determined by Josh Allen defending the ball (he threw two interceptions in opposition to Atlanta within the first half final week). In that case, Buffalo followers ought to have their folding tables prepared. Select: Invoices -16.5

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 4:25 p.m., CBS

Line: Patriots -6.5 | Whole: 40

Miami had been eradicated from playoffs final week with a blunt finish to their seven-game successful streak and may very well be eradicated with a whimper in opposition to the Patriots (10-6). Since 2016, nevertheless, the matchups between the 2 have been late-season entice video games: the Dolphins face 4-7 in opposition to the Patriots throughout this era, with all 4 of those wins being achieved within the second assembly.